Posted: 11/11/2017 11:25:12 PM EDT
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I cannot decide between these two shotguns.
Does anyone here have experience with both? I've owned a Benelli M4, that's my only experience with a semi-auto shotgun. I've done a lot of reading online on the two and have seen mixed opinions on both: M2 has a snappier recoil Versamax reliability is great, but gets dirty (I have yet to find pics of the pistons or something dedicated to cleaning) M2 needs work done or buy a competition model (more $$$) Versamax overgassed and still functions with a 25% XP spring Is the Benelli recoil significant? Is your Versamax reliable? Does it need a lot of cleaning? M2 with work worth the money? The Versamax is very attractive for the price at $1200 with all the mods. But if the Benelli M2 offers more value per dollar, I'll bite the bullet. Thanks |
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If you are familiar with the M4 then you are familiar with the versamax. They are a pretty much blueprint copy of the M4
my VMCT has a benelli trigger group in it. more people use the M2 than the VM, but I prefer the heavier VM. it shoots softer and is not pick about shells. |
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More M2s consistently finish in the top 10 than any other shotgun out there. Just saying
The M2 has an inertia recoil system which gives the perception of snappy recoil. I've seen 14 year old girls that rock the M2 so recoil isn't the problem. I bought TTI M2 about 4 years ago and I've seen my scores significantly improved. Too bad I don't practice. |
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Went with the Remington Versamax.
Seemed fitting for me since I'm just now getting back in and for $1250, the shotgun has a lot done that I wanted. I was in the top 25% at my local 3gun match (TacOps) with shells in my back pocket and a 6rd 590. Now I just need those Taccom qualoads to come back in stock 
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First time ever shooting the shotgun, never got a time to test before the competition:
 West Houston IDPA 3Gun Match 1/13/18 Excuse alert: it was 35 degrees and like I said, first time shooting it. I enjoy the shotgun so much. I had one weird malfunction at 3:10. I've changed the recoil spring to a Wolf XP spring and it feels much better. I kept feeling the heavy bolt slam back hard, but now it's feels right at home. Modding the shell latch was much needed. I rounded off the back of the handguard completely. That was much needed too. Great shotgun for the money. Takes a little bit of work to get it right, but it's an amazing shotgun. |
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The Benelli has more harsh recoil, but it is more reliable. Everyone I know who bought a Versamax for 3 gun competition has had to replace multiple parts. Fortunately, many of the parts that wear and break are interchangeable with Benelli so they end up replacing the cheaply made Remington parts with Benelli parts. I'd get the Benelli parts on order if you're going to shoot the Remington a lot.
http://forums.brianenos.com/topic/211176-benelli-parts-for-versamax/ |
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Originally Posted By Wirebrush:
The Benelli has more harsh recoil, but it is more reliable. Everyone I know who bought a Versamax for 3 gun competition has had to replace multiple parts. Fortunately, many of the parts that wear and break are interchangeable with Benelli so they end up replacing the cheaply made Remington parts with Benelli parts. I'd get the Benelli parts on order if you're going to shoot the Remington a lot. http://forums.brianenos.com/topic/211176-benelli-parts-for-versamax/ |
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Love my VMCT. I've got 2 seasons of 3 gun on it. Had to swap the cam pin for a benelli part (factory one was beat to hell after about 1500rds), and I am now using RCI xtra power carrier dog leg springs...Every now and again firing a full power slug would cause a timing issue with the lifter, ending with the shell crashing against the side of the chamber and jamming.
Rose Action Sports in KY did an excellent job opening the feed port and doing all the usual 3 gun stuff after my first season with it. I know OP already made his choice, but for others on the M2/VM fence, at our local 3 gun there are a LOT of really hard leans and awkward shooting positions that can prevent you from having 100% perfect form. VM doesn't care...M2s, especially with small/light shooters tend to fail to extract/feed in those particular circumstances, |